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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Bob_B on September 06, 2015, 09:45:33 am

Title: Aphid macros
Post by: Bob_B on September 06, 2015, 09:45:33 am

I have a large mandevilla growing by my house. It's grown nicely this summer, and has attracted insects, especially aphids. Most of the time, the aphids that feed on this plant are green, but yesterday I notice something yellow covering the tip of a new growing vine. Upon closer inspections (i.e., I ran back into the house to get my reading glasses) I discovered these yellow aphids. I'm not a big fan of aphids, but those two prongs sticking from their abdomens and their red eyes are tres interesting, at least to me.  Here are six photos. I'd appreciate knowing which one you like and any nits you wish to point out.

Taken with a Canon 7D, 60mm EFS macro, 36 and 20mm extension tubes, flash, tripod, and shutter release.

Thanks for viewing.

Bob

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: Bob_B on September 06, 2015, 09:46:24 am

And the second set of three...

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: thierrylegros396 on September 06, 2015, 12:54:24 pm

The first set is the best for me.

Thierry

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: Bob_B on September 08, 2015, 01:25:41 pm

Thanks Thierry.

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: DwayneOakes on September 08, 2015, 02:41:49 pm

First set #3 very nice and smooth DOF backdrop.

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: Bob_B on September 08, 2015, 08:05:37 pm

Quote from: DwayneOakes on September 08, 2015, 02:41:49 pm

First set #3 very nice and smooth DOF backdrop.

Thanks Dwayne. Your input is greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on September 09, 2015, 03:47:30 am

Interesting series. My favourite is #1, from a composition perspective, the two isolated and differently positioned bugs work very well.

P.S. I have a willow tree in my backyard, and this summer it was "attacked" by similar bugs, but black ones. They feed from the tree's sap. Then after the bugs, there came the bees...

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: brandtb on September 10, 2015, 10:29:20 am

fantastic subject Bob

Title: Re: Aphid macros
Post by: Bob_B on September 10, 2015, 07:32:05 pm

That's very kind of you Brandt, thanks.